CFTC chairman Heath Tarbert has called for “principles-based regulation” for crypto, advocating for a period of observation. The chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has called for “principles-based regulation” for cryptocurrencies. Heath Tarbert, who assumed his post following former Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo in July 2019, stated that taking such an […]
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The Intercontinental Exchange’s Bakkt platform has officially confirmed its forthcoming launch of a cash-settled Bitcoin futures contract. The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)’s Bakkt platform has officially confirmed its forthcoming launch of a cash-settled Bitcoin (BTC) futures contract. In a news release published Nov. 22, ICE — the operator of 23 leading global exchanges, including the New […]
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Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced that it is introducing a mobile version of its Kraken Future trading app. San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced that it is introducing a mobile version of its Kraken Future trading app. New opportunities for futures trading On Nov. 21, Kraken announced on its blog that it is launching a mobile app […]
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A New York district court has ruled in favor of the U.S. government to intervene in a civil case against Jon Barry Thompson who is alleged of $7 million in Bitcoin-related fraud. The New York Southern District Court has ruled in favor of the United States government to intervene in a civil case against Jon […]
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Fidelity Digital Asset Services, LLC has procured a charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services to operate a virtual currency custody and execution platform. Fidelity Digital Asset Services, LLC (FDAS) has procured a charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) to operate a virtual currency custody and execution […]
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Hong Kong rolls out a new framework for crypto exchanges, which could establish an important precedent for the local market. On Nov. 7, Ashley Alder, the CEO of the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong, said at a conference that a new framework for crypto exchanges will be implemented. Almost immediately after the announcement, […]
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Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx announced the launch of its Tether-margined Bitcoin futures contracts. Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx has launched Bitcoin (BTC) futures contracts that are margined with the Tether (USDT) stablecoin. OKEx announced the new offering in a press release on Nov. 14. OKEx first announced its intention to launch USDT-settled futures trading with up to 100x […]
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While Bitcoin price action remains lackluster, altcoins are attempting to make a strong upside move. Although Bitcoin (BTC) is not showing any trending move, Bakkt and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group continue to roll out products designed to attract the large traders. Bakkt recently announced that it will add a cash-settled futures contract to […]
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Bitcoin futures trading on the Intercontinental Exchange’s Bakkt platform will expand to include a cash-settled option, COO Adam White has revealed. Bitcoin (BTC) futures trading on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)’s Bakkt platform will expand to include a cash-settled option, COO Adam White has revealed. Speaking at the Invest: NYC conference on Nov. 12, White reportedly […]
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The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group has announced the date it expects to launch options on Bitcoin futures. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group has announced the date it expects to launch options on Bitcoin (BTC) futures in a statement on Nov. 12. “In response to growing interest in cryptocurrencies and customer demand for tools to […]
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